Synapsids

SeaWorld, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, and University of Florida Establish Health Markers for Dolphins to Support the Health of the Species around the World

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Branches of biology, Mammals, Synapsids, Bottlenose dolphin, Fauna of Iran, Marine mammal, Dolphin, The Marine Mammal Center, SeaWorld, Veterinarian

Bottlenose dolphins in the United States are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act because they are vulnerable to many threats.

Key Points: 
  • Bottlenose dolphins in the United States are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act because they are vulnerable to many threats.
  • SeaWorld has uniquely equipped, on-site veterinary diagnostic laboratories that generate high quality health data that can be shared with the scientific community."
  • The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and collaboration.
  • The college's Aquatic Animal Health program focuses on the health of marine mammals and other aquatic species and is funded in part by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.